Company Profile: Mission Statement

1.
Company Profile
Introduction
Flintstone Engineering is a privately owned construction firm with a reliable track record and
a bright prospect that matches its high aspiration.
The following volume is an attempt to profile that track record, the prospect and the
aspiration from which its effective operating system springs.
This profile includes:
- the mission statement

- a brief history
- its organization and operating system
- its existing capacity and experience
The inclusion of these elements in the profile, I presume, will afford the concerned reader an
insight into the substance of Flintstone Engineering.
Mission Statement
We the leaders and followers of this business entity as a team shall:
 Ever survive as a business entity that is committed to the creation of excellent

values that always strives to balance the utility needs of customers, employees,
managers and shareholders.
 Create and sustain a combination of individual excellence (manifested in

purposeful, visionary and exemplary leadership of our management) and communal
values (expressed as the creative, harmonious, and motivated team spirit of our
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employees) that will ensure the vitality, strength and propagation of our business
entity.
 Uphold the maxim that “Omnia mutantur nos et mutamur in illis” (“All things are
changing and we are changing with them”) since change is a universal and
continuous phenomenon that positively affects our customers, employees, managers
and shareholders, so as to always prepare and provide for change, however violent.
Values of Flintstone
 “In competition, individual ambition serves the common good.” We believe in

this statement and will always uphold that the “common good” embraces our
Universe.
 Omnia Vincit Labor, All is conquered by Work, if the output of the work is
desirable to the customer - a creature of goodwill from the Universe.
 Omnia Mutantur, Nos et Mutamur in Illis, ‘ All things are Changing, and We
are changing with Them’ Change is a phenomenon that upon one slowly crawls
as in obsolescence or instantly springs as in a market crash. Our firm will always
value Versatility and Adaptability more than Specialization and “Purity”. This, we
believe, will tide us over an economic tempest and help us start over from scratch
- if jettisoned on a barren market.
 We believe in the Golden Rule and we believe that Good shall always prevail
over evil.

Brief History
Established as a grade VIII construction firm in 1991, Flintstone Engineering has grown
to be a very competitive grade I building contractor with favorable prospects for a role of
excellence in the construction industry.
In the fifteen years of its growth, the firm has always believed that capacity depends more
on organizational and human resources development than on equipment and finance.
In this belief, the firm has invested a significant portion of its time and money on:
 retaining and developing a highly professional management team
 training and motivating its technical staff, from the craftsmen to the senior
engineers, to achieve and maintain high standards
 devising and practicing a modern and effective organizational structure
 solicit counseling and conduct selected research to assist in strategic planning
 devising and continuously improving on a system of operation that is guided by
written head office and project guide lines, both of which were the result of the
combined efforts of professionals of high standards
And the result has been a firm with a work force that can take on any challenge in the form of
a construction job.
With respect to capacity in terms of equipment, while acquisition of major machinery has
been dictated by the need to satisfy the regulatory body’s (ministry of infrastructure’s)
capacity requirements, special emphasis on equipment that are specifically appropriate to
Flintstone Engineering’s own method of construction were also sought and acquired.
Hitherto, financial capacity has always been commensurate to the cash flow requirements of
the projects.
This has been partly due to the firm’s good credit record with clients, insurance companies,
banks and construction material suppliers-perhaps the most important creditors to any
construction firm.

Looking back, the path Flintstone Engineering traveled over the last decade seems to be a
path of initiation for the competitive challenges of the third millennium.
Workflow
The Story
Starts with ITB; choice made on suitability, capacity & SWOT (strength, weakness,
opportunity, threat) analysis; Quality & Quantity estimated; price surveyed/built up; SWOT
analysis revised; bid made; acceptance verified/ solicited; planning & staffing done;
budgeting done, staff assigned for project, guideline submitted; expectations outlined - in
cost, output, time, quality; hiring labor, consigning goods as per labor & material schedule
starts
project started; assignment for Head office, for sub contractors, for suppliers, issued;
breakdowns addressed; client satisfaction tested; feedback to Head office, Revising System;
Revising Schedule; Revising methodology; Revising budget
snags occur in the system; cash flow is disrupted; employees demand for raise; project
leadership cannot cope with the schedule ; head office support deteriorates; head office
interference creates bumps in the project decision making process; key items unavailable on
market; revise work schedule to meet cash flow rate; replace staff; request for alternative
items; revise structure between Head office & Project office release resources for other
projects; test for client satisfaction; rectify to satisfy client; design Project office org. for
finalizing and completion; prepare final report; discharge redundant staff; sale junk;
demobilize completely.

Organizational Chart
CEO
General Manager
Contract and Marketing Finance Operation HR Administration QMS Administration
Deputy Deputy Deputy
Equipment Manager
Maintenance
Contract Engineer
Ass. Operation Division
Procurement
Equipment
Project sites
Administration
IOM
Core process Flow Chart

Goals Set & Choices on Tender Evaluation, Risk
Strategy Made based on Analysis & Offer
Laid-Out Bidding Policy
Planning & Negotiation, Solicitation,

Mobilization
Project Resource Acceptance & Agreement
of Resources
Identification
Project Analysis as Progress

a Feedback for Evaluation; Revise
Strategic Planning Schedule & System
Performance &
Client Satisfaction
Settle Final Tested No
Accounts
Feedback to Project
Coordinator
Rectify Defects & Yes

Conclude Final
Acceptance
Conclude Provisional
Demobilize & Acceptance & Provide Release Resources
Prepare Final Report for Defects Liability
Period

CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE FOR THE LAST DECADES
YEARS
CONTRACT
NAME OF CONSULTAN COMPLETIO
No. NAME OF PROJECT COMPLETED AMOUNT IN
CLIENT T N TIME
BIRR
Ato Ismael February 28, 54,433,096.6

1 Diredawa University UCBP GTZ IS 240
011-6633083 2007 0
Ato Ismael February 28, 48,247,294.1

2 Jijiga University UCBP GTZ IS 240
011-6633083 2007 7
Construction
Addis
Design 45,263,975.9
3 Debrezeit Veterinary College Ababa 730 days July 15,2009
Share 3
University
Company
Tekeze Hydropower Project Abebe

Employer's Camps & Office Tesfaye Aug. 21, 18,560,158.4
4 EEPCO 210 Days
and Chinese Expatriate’s Tel. 091- 2003 4
Camp 1225617
Ministry Ato Endrias

Teklemariam November 1, 11,293,781.1
5 Hosaena TVET College of 680
2006 6
Education 046-2209179
Sileshi
Consult
Alemaya University Campus Alemaya 10,538,413.4
6 Eskindir 270 28-Jun-06
Development University 6
W/Giorgis
0911-216064
Agricultur
al
Ato Eskindir
Agricultural Biotechnology Research November 1, 10,305,615.6
7 W/Giorgis 360
Research Institute and 2006 9
011-5152475
Training
Program

8 Ministry
Ato Teshome
of March 16,
Ambo Agricultural College Shiferaw 510 5,933,062.57
Agricultur 2006
0911-208347
e
9 Arsi Bale
Yoseph
Rural
Ferede
Dodola Water Supply Project Developm 730 21-May-05 5,715,551.59
022-331 11
ent, Ethio-
55
Italy
Agricultur Ato
Nekemt Office and Store al Input Wendimu October 6,
10 520 5,512,396.89
Building Supply Zelleke 2005
Enterprise 0911-416936
United
Yoseph
Nations
Aloshe- Shebeke Flood Ferede
11 Office for 365 Days 2001
Protection Project 022-331 11 4,742,426.40
Project
55
Services
Frezer
Shola
Gurd Shola Internal Road Zemedkun
12 Share 60 Days 1-Feb-05
Project 091-120 23 4,573,074.00
Company
72
Oromia Mekonnin
Kombolcha Higher
13 Education Engida 420 21-Aug-04 4,004,731.00
Secondary School
Bureau 091-1689043
Agricultur Ato
Addis Ababa Store and al Input Wendimu March 30,
14 330 3,636,232.55
Office Building Supply Zelleke 2006
Ministry Ato Sirak

Kombolcha Agricultural of Alemu
15 200 Days Jan. 1, 2003
Training Center Agricultur 011-515 80 3,626,966.00
e 85
Oromia Mekonnin
Shambu Higher Secondary Engida
16 Education 300 April 3, 2003 3,114,348.12
School
Bureau 091-1689042

Shimbure
Bale Zone
Angetu Health Center and Kumbi
17 Health 300 Days 2002 2,789,191.54
Residence 046-661 01
Bureau
19
18 Oromia Mekonnin
Gida Ayana Higher
Education Engida 240 21-Aug-04 2,605,727.45
Secondary School
Bureau 091-1689044
`19 Frezer
Shola
Residential Buildings of Zemedkun
Share 180 Days 2002
Shola Share Holders 091-120 23 2,347,857.75
Company
72
Melka Buta Primary School

Bale zone Ato
Lashikona Lower Primary
Education Zewde/Awel
20 School 150 Days 2002
Departme 046-661 02 1,480,669.64
Rayitu Anole School nt 08
Upgrading
United
Yoseph
Nations
Construction of Micha Bridge Ferede
21 Office for 42 Days 2002
& Emergency Works 022-331 11 1,127,130.83
Project
55
Services
Ethiopian Esmael
Dire Dawa Airport
22 Airports Ibrahim 180 17-Sep-05 922,233.10
Passengers Terminal
Agarfa John Baigant

Self Help "john"
23 Agarfa-Sabaja Foot Bridge 90 Days 2001
Organizati <jbaigent@su 80,000.00
on nwave.net>
Human resources
The current Human Resources /Permanent/ in the company in their classification is given
below:

S/N CLASSIFICATION No. OF
STAFFS
1 ENGINEERS
i. MANAGERS/Including Deputy Manager 5
ii. PROJECT MANAGERS 14
iii. CONSTRCUTION & ASST. CONSTRUCTION 20
ENGINEERS
iv. CONSTRCUTION & OFFICE ENGINEERS 28
SUB TOTAL 67
2 FOREMEN AND SURVERYORS
i. GENERAL FOREMEN 35
ii. PRODUCTION FOREMEN 4
iii. SANITARY FOREMEN 7
iv. SURVEYORS 7
SUB TOTAL 53
3 ACCOUNTANTS
i. HEADS 1
ii. CHIEF, PASA, SENIOR ACCOUNTANTS 3
iii. PROJECT FINANCE ACCOUNTANTS 7
iv. COST AND STOCK ACCOUNTANTS 15
v MAIN AND PETTY CASHIERS 16
vi PROJECT ACCOUNTANTS 4
SUB TOTAL 46
4 EQUIPMENT STAFFS
i. HEADS 3
ii. SUPPLY OFFICER & EQUIPMENT FORMEN 5
iii. OPERATORS 17
iv. TRUCK DRIVERS 15
v. SMALL VEHICHLE DRIVERS 26
vi. MECHANICS 4
SUB TOTAL 70
5 HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT.
i. HR ADMINISTRATOR 1
ii. PROJECT ADMINISTRATORS 9
iii. GUARDS 4
SUB TOTAL 14
6 PROCUREMENT
i PROCUREMENT 9
ii PURCHASERS 4
SUB TOTAL 14
7 INFORMATION AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT
i. SECRETARIS 5
ii. MESSENGER AND JANITORS 5
iii. LIAISON 1
iv. IT ASSISTANT 1

v. TELEPHONE OPERATOR 1
SUB TOTAL 13
8 MARKETING
i. SALS REPRESENTATIVES 9
SUB TOTAL 9
TOTAL 286
2. How do I joined the project

The internship program developed by engineering capacity building program (ecbp) have
offered a chance for an intern to find internship hosting company by its own. This was done
by writing a confirmation letter for all interns to search for hosting company. Following this I
have tried to join some companies by informing them about the internship program. These
includes Flintstone engineering, Gondwana engineering ,United consulting engineers, WSP
consulting engineers and Transport construction design s.c.
I got different responses from those companies. Of these Gondwana engineering, United
consulting engineers and Flintstone engineering allowed me to run the internship program in
their company. As I get this response I requested the companies about the nature and place of
work that I am going to join. As per the response I get, I decide to join Gondwana
engineering PLC which involves on Highway design and supervision, Material laboratory
testing and Geotechnical investigation and drilling.
On October 4, 2010 I started to work in the geotechnical and material laboratory of

Gondwana engineering. During my stay in the laboratory I have done all material laboratory
tests and analyzed the results. After successful accomplishment in the geotechnical and
material laboratory, I transferred to the design department where the internship program
faced an obstacle. In design department there was no computer for me to practice and
someone to look after] me. At this moment the design department head advised me to go
back to laboratory and practice more. This was a bad news for me because I have got a
chance to conduct almost every laboratory test at least three times.
As I faced such a problem I decided to join another company and asked my mentor about the
issue. At this moment I get informed that Flintstone Engineering started running a new
project in black lion hospital .Immediately I have gone to the head office of the company and
informed the issue. Human resource department head, w/r Mihret, treated me with respect
and accepted the offer to host the internship. Fortunately the information I had was timely
and accurate for me: I joined Flintstone Engineering black lion kitchen building project on
November 12, 2010.
The black lion hospital Kitchen building project includes construction of a G+1 modern
kitchen at the back of existing kitchen, connecting the two kitchens by RC bridge and

converting the running kitchen into staff canteen. The project gets started by Flintstone
engineering as contractor, Abba architects as consultant and Black lion hospital as employer.
I have intended the rest of internship period in the operation department of black lion hospital
Kitchen building project by learning and exercising different office and site works
summarized in monthly reports I submitted before.

3. PROJECT ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
PROJECT MANAGER
OPERATION FINANCE ADMINSTRATION

DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT
CONSTRUCTION ADMISTRATIVE
CASHIER
ENGINEER SECRATARY
ACCOUNTANT
ASSISTANT
CONSTRUCTION GUARDS DRIVERS CLEANER
TIME STORE
ENGINEER KEEPER KEEPER
SKILLED AND
DATA GENERAL UNSKILLED
COLLECTOR FOREMAN LABOUR

4. TRAININGS AND EXPOSURES
In this section of the report I have tried to present all trainings and exposures that I have
experienced during my internship period in the hoisting company, Flintstone Engineering.
Flintstone Engineering, Black lion kitchen building project has three (3) main sections,
operation, finance and administration, but my internship focuses on the operation department of
the project.
All the trainings and exposures which I have experienced during my internship regarding to the
operation department of the project are presented below. I have tried to summarize all the
training I got in two subgroups; site works and office works.
Regarding site works, I have got a chance to practically experience how major substructure and
finishing works get accomplished. I have summarized all trainings and exposures at site as
follow: current construction practice, supervision guidelines and site visits. On the other hand,
office works, I get trained on office works at construction site: quantity estimation, lesson and
experience on how different office works run and lesson on MS-project. I have summarized
office works as quantity surveying, MS-project and summary of activities.

4.1. Site works
In this sub section I have tried to present my internship experience concerning site works. These
include the progress of the project from site clearing up to casting elevation columns. Even if the
project is too slow, I get a practical and through knowledge on substructure works and typical
superstructure works. I have also included the knowhow I developed on finishing works through
different site visits in this sub section.
I have grouped the experience I get on site in to two sections which are titled as supervision
guideline and site visit. In each section I have presented the steps followed to accomplish the
required task, the lesson I learned and related details.
4.1.1. Supervision Guidelines

Of all points I experienced during internship time, this is the most important one, understanding
the procedure followed to have the same output as designed in office. In this section I have tried
to summarize the practical lesson I learned in the site and points to be taken into consideration
while supervision. As I have described in the early stage, I have got a chance to practically learn
how substructure works get accomplished.
Most of site works get accomplished by subcontractors. These has offered me a golden chance
to experience site supervision since there is dual checking i.e. when the contractor receives the
work from subcontractors and when the site supervisor checks the accuracy of the task
The major professional site works that needs technical supervision during my stay in the project
are described in detail as follow.

4.1.1.1. Setting out
Setting Out means the process of transferring data from plan to the ground. These come be done
using surveying equipments or string. Of those methods, I have got a chance to practically work
with the second way, setting out using string, which is more difficult and less accurate.
The beginning step while setting out using string is construction of profile board (batter
board), which will serve as elevation reference now onwards. The construction of profile board
has to be on well braced posts
Check: -
 The accuracy of profile board (batter board) which is used to mark the outline of pit
excavation and faces of foundation. This is done by checking the accuracy of the profile
board level using proper leveling instrument or water level hose.
 The setting out is done correctly with proper measuring tape and accurate leaving
instrument
 All measurements to confirm the accurate and correct location of working area are
properly transferred. This is done by checking center to center distance between axis,
checking 900 using try square (measuring diagonal), measuring distance from reference
point, and checking external dimensions of the building…
 The elevation reference point is in accordance with the survey map, and confirm
 …

4.1.1.2. Pit Excavation and Foundation Trench
Check:-
 The foundation drawings to correspond with the conditions on the site, if not prepare a
written report and submit to the designer immediately.
 The co ordinate points are carefully transferred to ground using plum bob
 The excavation or foundation is executed 25 cm. wider on each side than the thickness of the
foundation wall as given in the standard technical specification.
 The foundation depth, width, line and levels to correspond the drawings.
 The trench and pits to be clean from grass, bushes and pieces of wood.
 The trench and pits to be kept free of water by pumping or other means.
 The foundation excavation is suitably trimmed and leveled before concrete of masonry work
is placed.
 In the event of over excavation, without approval the area to be filled accordance with the
standard technical specification.
 The faces of excavation are retained with sheeting, the Bering, strutting and shoring to
protect workmen and prevent damage where necessary.

4.1.1.3. Formwork Construction
In this sub- section I tried to list down points to be checked out while site supervision in
formwork construction: footing pad formwork, column formwork, beam formwork and slab
formwork, before the concrete get casted.
Check: -
 The bracing of formwork:-The form work must be strong enough to

carry the load imposed until the concrete is strong enough to carry
itself and harden sufficiently.
 The inside surface of formwork have to be, except for permanent
formworks or unless otherwise agreed by the engineer, coated with
release agent.
 Release agents do not come in contact in contact with re-bar.
 Formworks have the right dimensions and are level and straight.
 Before casting concrete, formworks have to be thoroughly cleaned out
and free from holes and dirt.
 The top level of the formwork shall be at the same level as the top
level of finished concrete. If not define the top level of finished
concrete on the formwork with great accuracy.
For Footing pad formwork
 The center point of footing pad is correctly transferred to the ground

using plum-bob
 The dimensions of footing pad corresponds to the one stated on the
drawing and their distribution from the center.

 The diagonal of pad formwork or check the ‘squadra’ at every
corner of the formwork
 The vertical alignment 0f the form work using water level
For column formwork
 Center to center distance between columns

 Check alignment in all directions(X,Y&Z)
 Use heavy weight plum-bob to check vertical alignment (Z
direction) on two non-parallel sides of the formwork and use
string to check horizontal alignment in X &Y directions.
4.1.1.4. Back Filling

Check:-
 All internal back filling is done with approved material, if
possible with material excavated on the site.
 All external back filling around foundation walls and
behind retaining walls shall be done with approved
selected materials, if possible with material excavated on
the site which is capable of being composted and from a
stable filling.
 All organic materials, such as pieces of wood, roots,
bushes and black cotton soil are removed from all backfill
material.
 All ground trenches and places where backfilling shall be
executed are clean from grass, bushes and pieces of wood.
 Where pipes and electrical cables are in connection with
the backfilling, the work shall be executed very carefully,
so they do not break or get damaged.
 All backfilling to be in layers and compacted to 95% of
maximum dry density (MDD) in accordance with the
 Each layer to be well rammed and consolidated with the
addition of waters as necessary to achieve the required
compaction i.e. Keep moisture content to optimum.
 The maximum layer of fill for one time compaction does
not exceed 20cm, thickness in accordance with the
Responsibility of site supervisor

Check whether the compacted soil attains the density specified on the agreement by using sand
replacement method.
SAND REPLACEMENT METHOD
The basic procedures to be followed to determine the in situ density of the back filled soil are
a. Make the surface to be excavated level
b. Collect the soil after excavation
c. Pour the sand in the excavated hole(no compaction i.e. loose)
d. Determine the volume of sand poured
e. Measure the mass of soil collected
Volume of sand= Volume of soil

Sand to be used for the test has known properties (unit weight, density…)
PLATE COMPACTOR
It will not work easily on a muddy surface. Therefore pour the water after compaction wait till it
filtrate before next compaction
NB: - use hand compactors for narrow area
4.1.1.5. Concrete

Check:-
 All ingredients cement, aggregates and water are of the type and quality specified.
 Cement is fresh. Not older than six months and is delivered to the site in the manufacture’s
original sealed bags.
 Cement in stored in a dry and well ventilated store, on a wooden floor raised minimum 20cm.
above the ground.
 Cement more than six months old after production is tested to satisfy the specified
requirements.
 Sand or fine aggregate to be clean river or pits sand of approved quality and consist of hard,
dense durable uncoated rock fragments.
 Sand to be clear of impurities like dust mica & organic matter.
 Coarse aggregate to be crushed basaltic stone or gravel of approved quality.
 Coarse aggregate to be hard, dense, durable non-porous and uncoated rock fragments.
 Coarse aggregate to be free from impurities like clay, soft thin elongated or laminated piece
and shall be free from alkali and organic matter.
 The gradation of coarse aggregate to comply with the standard technical specification.
 Aggregates are stored on clear hard surface to prevent contamination by soil.
 Water used for mixing concrete is clean and free from injurious amounts of oil, acids, alkalis,
organic materials.
 If there are any doubts about the quality of the water a sample shall be sent to the designer or
consultant for testing.
 The concrete is mixed to a uniform color and consistency prior to placing.
 Hand mixing is not allowed but if unavoidable shall be used only for C-5 concrete and shall
under no circumstance be allowed for concrete of class C-20 and higher.
 Concrete is mixed in an approved mechanical batch mixer machine; the mixer is thoroughly
cleaned from hardened concrete and other kind of dirt before use.
 The batch capacity. The contractor must not be allowed to exceed the rated capacity of the
mixer.
 The materials enter the drum rapidly.
 The whole of the mixed batch is removed before materials for fresh hatch enter the mixer.

 Mixed concrete is not modified by the addition of extra water or cement, in order to facilitate
handling or any other purpose.
 Before any casting starts, at the site test cubes of side dimension 15x15x15 or cylinders of
diameter 15cm and length 30cm of steel or wood are made ready.
 All reinforcement and form work are properly placed prior to any concreting
 Test cubes are made when directed but not less than one set of nine cubes for each 50 m 3 or
every floor for multi-storey structures in accordance with the standard technical specification.
 Three cubes of each set are tested at 3 and 7 or 7 and 14 days and the third at 28 days all in
accordance with the code of practice.
 Before any casting starts the consistency of fresh concrete must be measured using the slump
test from the same batch for test cubes.
 Concrete is so transported as rapidly as practicable and placed such that contamination,
segregation, or loss of constituent materials does not occur.
 All placing of concrete starts form one end and continue in the some direction without any
break.
 The vibration is carefully done, and continues until a dense homogeneous mass is produced
and surface is fairly smooth.
 Concrete is not over vibrated so that the consistency of the concrete is maintained and
separation of materials isn’t caused.
 If construction (expansion) joints are necessary they are approved by the designer.
 When concrete casting continues on a construction joint, the joint is clean from foreign
matter.
 When concrete costing continues on a construction joint, the surface of the joint is roughened
and aggregate is exposed without being damaged.
 After casting is completed and for 7 days then after, that the concrete is kept damp (cured) to
minimize loss of moisture from the concrete.
 Inspection certificate prior to concreting:-
CHECK:-
 The leek-tightness of joints between formwork elements
 Conformity of the dimensions of the formwork with the drawings
 The cleanliness of the formwork

 The surface condition and size of reinforcement
 The position and size of reinforcement
 The rigidity of the reinforcement securing systems, and the quality of the joints
between bars.
 Cover to reinforcement is correct class of concrete, mix design and water cement
ration.
4.1.1.6. Steel Reinforcement

Check:-
 Steel reinforcement is stored in clean condition. It should be free from loose rust.
 All reinforcement bars are of the specified quality and in accordance with the standard
technical specification.
 Given in the design and in cases where certificates for ultimate tensile strength, yield stress,
elongation and cold bend tests are not issued by the manufactures, tests shall be ordered.
 The dimension, length and shape of the reinforcement bars are according to the drawings and
specifications.
 Bending of reinforcement bars is done with adequate bending tools but heat is strictly not
allowed for bending of reinforcement bars.
 All bars with cracks or splits at the bend are not used for construction.
 All reinforcement bars are clean and free from close rust, grease, oil, or tar and other kind of
dirt.
 The reinforcement bars are placed in position according to the drawings, and firmly bound
together with mild steel wire(black wire), diameter 1.5mm in accordance with the standard
technical specification.
 Before any casting concrete starts that precast concrete blocks or spacers or metal chairs are
prepared and all reinforcement bars are placed on them.
 These blocks or spacers do not turn over when concrete is casted.
 The thickness of concrete cover is according to the requirements of the drawing and
specification.
 The reinforcement in structures is not welded unless permitted by the designer.
 All reinforcement quality and work fulfill the standard technical specification.
4.1.1.7. Stone Masonry

Check: -

 The trench to be clean from grass, bushes and piece of woods
 The stone is of the type given on the specifications.
 The stone has to be hard, sound, free from cracks and not weathered.
 The stone is freshly quarried from approved quarry
 The stone masonry execution is with specified mortar and with well filled joints
 The stone masonry during execution is kept free from solid and other kind of dirt
 The length of the stone does not exceed three times its height
 The mix proportion of mortar is correct
Method of construction:
 The first step in masonry retaining wall construction is construction of its profile
which will guide the masons while construction.
 Lay each course of stone masonry keeping the alignment, vertical and horizontal,
and mortar thickness.
4.1.1.8. Hard Core

The main purpose of hard core is to prevent the dampness from the soil penetrating and
affecting the floor through capillary action.
Check:-
 Stone for hard-core is sound and approved quality.
 All stones in the hard-core are of approximately equal and recommended size.
 All hard-core is wall rammed and consolidated with the top surface blinded with crushed
aggregate in accordance with the standard technical specification.
 The thickness of the hard-core satisfies the specification or design.
 The placing of stones to result in minimum voids.
4.1.2. Site visit

In this portion of the report I will try to present the experience I developed through visiting four
different construction sites. The site visits tremendously improved my knowhow on finishing

materials and way of construction since all the sites I have visited are on finishing stage of
construction.
I have explained the experience I had at construction sites in three (3) sections titled as wall and
ceiling finish, floor finish and skirting.
4.1.2.1. Wall and ceiling finish.

In this section of my report I have explained my internship experience regarding wall and ceiling
finish. During the site visit at different construction site, I get access to see how different wall
finishing, wall cladding and gypsum work, and different ceiling finishes, armstrong ceiling and
gypsum chuck ceiling get constructed. I have presented the details of each as follow:
Ceiling finishing
Gypsum chuck
It can be considered as both internal walls finishing and ceiling finishing process.
Gypsum chucking is performed over well plastered wall or roof after all the moisture get dried. It
is applied only for internal walls since it is easily failed by dampness. Gypsum chucking means
painting a thick gypsum paste, gypsum +water, to create a smooth and good looking surface. It
also helps to decrease paint consumption of the wall by filling all the voids and creating a
smooth surface.
Application procedure
Mixing: -To mix add the water into clean container then add the powder gypsum onto the water
and mix slowly until mix is homogeneous to avoid foaming.
Paint the paste repeatedly through by squeezing over the wall or roof to have a final smooth
surface.

Armstrong (Suspended) ceiling
Armstrong ceiling is a light weight ceiling made of aluminum frames and gypsum board ceiling.
Advantages:
 Easy of construction due to being light weight

 Aesthetical value
 Easy for dismantling since the frames are interlocked each other, not welded
Construction
 Define the ceiling level using proper leveling

instrument and reference
 Fix the corner frames on the walls according to the
defined level
 Fix the j-vault and fissures on the roof ,if slab, using
proper drilling equipment and screw
 Fix main runner frames on the top of corner frames
and wire them with the j-vault.
 Interlock the rest frames with main runner and corner
frames and wire them with the j-vault.
 Place the gypsum board on the frames.
Tip:

 Distribute the pency in the way that creates higher
aesthetical value.
Wall finishing
This portion includes the procedure and technique followed while constructing wall finishing
specially about wall cladding, fixing finishing material over a prepared surface. Wall cladding
can be used as both internal and external wall finishing method since the materials get fixed with
water resistant adhesives.
Materials that can be used for wall cladding includes:
 Marble
 Ceramic
 Mosaic
 Clinker
 …
 In wall cladding either adhesive or cement paste can be used to fix the finishing material
on the wall
 Pency aren’t advisable at corners of the wall in order to prevent failure due impact load
 Keeping the vertical and horizontal level with minimum adhesive consumption is the
most critical point in the construction.
4.1.2.2. Floor Finishing

PVC Tiles (Plastic Tiles)
It is made of plastic material, called Poly-Vinyl-chloride (PVC).

Properties:
 Fabricated in rolls or tiles with different dimensions
 Resilient, smooth, good looking and cleanable
 Easily damaged by heat or chemicals
Sub-base:
 Concrete base (smoothly finished cement screed).
 The substrate, finished cement screed, must be level,
sound, smooth, dry, clean and absorbent.
Construction:
 Heat the tiles to increase its rigidity and prevent warping while construction
 Adhesive shall be applied uniformly to the cement screed surface using a fine notched
trowel.
 Leave the adhesive for approximately 10 minutes to become tracy, then lay the tiles while
the adhesive is still tracy. Use rubber hammer or a roller after installation.
 Floor is washed with warm soap water
Tips:
 A gallon of adhesive could cover 17-20 m2 of area depending on the smoothness of the
surface.
 Hand tools used while construction includes rubber hammer, hand cutter and trowel.
 Distribute the pency in the way that creates higher aesthetical value.

MARBLE FLOORING
Marble flooring is one of the most expensive floor finishes.
Properties:
 Made of sedimentary rocks
 Different sources – Granite, Marble
 Durable, Water proof and Good aesthetical appearance
 Available in different dimensions and colors
Construction:
The construction of marble flooring follows the following procedure

 The casted concrete surface has to be chiseled.
This is done to create bondage between the surfaces
 Spread cement screed over the chiseled surface and level it
 Pour cement paste (cement+water) over the

screed and fix the marble keeping the level.
The cement paste acts as adhesive between
the marble and cement screed.
 Marble flooring has to be cured and cleaned before use
Tips:
 Determine the floor finish level (FFL) according to the drawings and using proper
leaving instrument.
 Fix floor finishes at correct level on different reference points. This helps the work man
to look for errors and the foreman to supervise easily.
 Distribute the pency in the way that creates higher aesthetical value.

Porcelain ceramic flooring
Porcelain ceramic - made from ceramic materials with vitreous body, resistant to freezing and
thawing and abrasive wear.
Properties:
 Impervious to water
 Outshining look which makes it to have
aesthetical value
Construction:
The construction of Porcelain ceramic flooring follows the same procedure as that of marble
flooring except that Porcelain ceramic needs to be soaked in water for about 24 hours before
application. This is to prevent being brittle while working.
 The casted concrete surface has to be chiseled.

This is done to create bondage between the surfaces
 Spread cement screed over the chiseled surface and level it
 Pour cement paste (cement+water) over the

screed and fix the ceramic keeping the level.
The cement paste acts as adhesive between the ceramic

and cement screed.
It is recommended to keep a spacing of ½ cm between

ceramic tiles while fixing them.
 Determine the floor finish level (FFL) according to the drawings and using proper
leaving instrument.
 Fix floor finishes at correct level on different reference points. This helps the work man
to look for errors and the foreman to supervise easily.
 Distribute the pency in the way that creates higher aesthetical value

Cobble stone pavement
Cobble stone is a rectangular piece of basaltic stone used to lay pavements for pedestrian and
vehicle use. The dimension of a single piece of cobble stone is approximately 10*10*12cm3.
Properties:
 It is durable since it is extracted from non-weathered

basaltic stone.
 It has a good looking appearance
 It is relatively cheap compared to other forms of
pavement.
Construction:
The construction of cobble stone pavement follows the following procedure

 Compact the natural sub grade soil well in order to achieve its maximum dry density(MDD)
 Lay a sub base material, mostly red ash or granular material on well compacted sub grade
soil
The sub base material should contain natural or processed granular material
such as gravel, sand or fragments of stone that is free from dirt, organic matter.
The selected material, which complies with requirements specified in the
guideline, will be spread on the sub grade by mechanical means to produce a
uniform texture.
 Spread a sub base material, often crushed aggregate i.e. 0-0 aggregate, on the
selected sub base material.
 Put the cobble stone over the base course aggregate keeping the level and spread
crushed aggregate in the space between cobble stones.

4.1.2.3. Skirting
Skirting is a narrow length of finishing material which goes along the bottom of the wall in a
room and makes a border between the wall and the floor.
Most of the time, the height of skirting material is 6cm or 10 cm.
Advantages of skirting
 It helps to prevent penetration of dampness to the walls while cleaning the

floor.
 It offers a better aesthetical view for the room
Materials that can be used for skirting includes:
 Marble
 Porcelain ceramic
 Plastic tiles
 …
Tile adhesives or cement paste are use to fix the skirting material to the wall.
Application instruction for Tile adhesives used for marble and ceramic tiles is as follow:
Mixing ratio: - 6 liter of portable water per 25 kg of tile adhesive
Mixing: -To mix add 6 liter of water into clean container then add the powder adhesive onto the
water and mix slowly until mix is homogeneous to avoid foaming. Allow the mix to stand for 10
minutes and remix before application.
N.B. Adhesive used for plastic tile are like glue and doesn’t need any mixing

4.2. Office works
In this sub section I have tried to explain my internship experience regarding office works. These
includes preparation of different take off sheets, preparation of re-bar schedule, lesson and
exercise on MS-project, preparation of payment certificate, preparation of weekly and monthly
report, lesson and exercise on how to use different office formats. I have added typical takeoff
and re-bar schedule sheet, sample payment certificate, weekly and monthly report, and different
office formats into the appendix of the report.
I have grouped the lesson I had in office in to three sections which are titled as quantity
surveying, MS-project and summery of activities. The advantages of having these lessons and
related details are presented below.
4.2.1. Quantity surveying

Before taking up any work for its execution the owner or contractor should have a thorough knowledge
about the volume of work that can be completed within the limits of his fund or the probable cost that
may be required to complete the contemplated work. It is therefore necessary to prepare the probable cost
or estimate for the intended work from its plan. Quantity surveying also helps the project not to be
stopped before its completion due to shortage of fund or material.
Thus quantity survey (Quantity estimate) for any construction work may be defined as the process of
calculating the quantities or cost of various items required in connection with the work. To prepare an
estimate drawings consisting of the plan, the elevations and the sections through important points, along
with a detailed specification giving specific descriptions of all workmanship, properties, and proportion of
materials are required.
Purpose of quantity surveying
Quantity surveying for a work or project is necessary mainly for the following purposes:
 To ascertain the necessary amount of resources required by the owner or contractor to

complete the proposed work for his decision and arranging funds for the same. For public
construction works estimate are required to obtain administrative approval, allotment of fund
and technical sanctions.
 To ascertain the quantity of materials required for programming timely, procurement. To
procure controlled materials if any like cement, steel etc. qualities of such materials are
worked out from the estimate of the work and attached with the application verification.

 To know the number of different categories of workers that is to be employed to complete
the work within the schedule time of completion.
 Estimate help to assess the requirements of tools, plants and equipment required to complete
the work according to the program.
 To fix up the completion period from the volume of work involved in the estimate.
 To draw up construction schedule and program and also to arrange fund required according
to the programming.
 …
TAKEOFF AND RE-BAR SCHDULE
Takeoff is the process of measuring quantities from detail construction drawing. The measurements are
recorded on paper known as Takeoff sheet (Dimension paper).Takeoff sheet often has the following
format.
T D S Description T D S Description
Where: T---Timising column i.e. number of repetition of the same dimension
D---Dimension column. In this column all necessary dimensions are jot down during
measurement work.
S---Squaring column. The squaring up of dimensions is carried out on the dimension paper in the
squaring column.
During the internship period I take lessons and have got chances to use takeoff sheet to calculate different
quantities on earthwork, masonry, carpentry and finishing works. Details including: formwork, concrete,
backfill, excavation, cart away…
Re-bar schedule is used to record re-bar shape, dimension, number, position… taken from structural
details. It helps us to prepare the work order with minimum wastage, to know the number of 12m re-bar
(berga) and manage wastage easily. A typical re-bar schedule has the following format
S/
N
Description
(Location)
Shape Dia.
(mm)
Length
(mm)
x No of
12mbar
Wastage Remark

4.2.2. Microsoft Project 2007
One of the crucial points that I get in my internship time is learning a project management and
scheduling software called MS-Project 2007.I started to learn this software using an audio
tutorial and assistance by project staffs. MS-Project 2007 is an invaluable project management
tool that allows project managers to take control over a project. The basic lesson that I learned
includes: how to start projects, create and edit tasks, assign resources to tasks, share project
information, and much more.
Project managers need to; track project resources, time, and cost, schedule tasks efficiently,
exchange project information, and communicate with resources while maintaining control over a
project. MS-Project will enable project managers to run their duty efficiently.
What is Project and Project Management?
Project is a short-term assignment relative to the life of the organization, lasting only until the
project’s objectives are achieved. A project involves a one-time goal and has a defined start and
finish date.
The term project management refers to managing the activities that lead to the successful
completion of a project. Project management is the application of management principles to plan,
organize, staff, control, and direct resources of an organization in pursuit of a temporary or one
time specific goal.
Defining projects and projects management by the term’s temporary and short-term is relative. A
sales project might have a life of two weeks, and a project to build a nuclear power plant might
have a life of fifteen years. But when compared to the life span of the organization, it is
temporary.
The advantages of using Project Management Software

Project management helps you achieve your project goal on time and budget. Computer software
can aid significantly in project management as a tool for recording, calculating, analyzing, and
preparing presentations and helps to communicate the details of the project. However, software
cannot produce or guarantee a successful novel.

Despite the preceding caveat, project management software can be a helpful tool on managing a
project. Here are some of the most important advantages afforded by Microsoft Project.
Microsoft Project helps you develop a better plan. Because the software requires you to
specify precisely the tasks necessary for meeting the project goal, you must think carefully
about details of the project. The discipline imposed by the software helps you organize and
refine the plan.
Microsoft Project makes calculated projection easier and more reliable. Based on the data
you can enter, the computer calculates a schedule that shows when each task should begin
and end and when specific resources are scheduled to perform specific tasks.
Microsoft Project helps you detect inconsistencies and problems in the plan. The computer
detects when resources are scheduled for more hours than are available or when deadlines
are impossible to meet given current scheduling constraints. If you provide the data in a
knowledgeable way, the computer helps you resolve resource over allocations and deadline
commitments.
Microsoft Project helps you communicate the plan to others. The software provides printed
reports that make selling the plan to upper-level management, who must approve the plan,
and easier task. The printed reports also make it easier to communicate the plan to
supervisors or workers which simplifies securing their approval and cooperation.
Microsoft Project helps you track progress and detect potential difficulties. After the project
is under way, you replace the projected dates for the scheduled tasks with actual dates as
tasks are begun and completed. The software revises the schedule to incorporate the actual
dates, prediction new completion dates and cost. This new projection provides you with
valuable advance warning of potential delays or cost overruns, so you can take corrective
measures if necessary.
4.2.3. Summary of activities

In addition to the above two major office lesson, I have also get accesses to learn and exercise
different office works. These includes: preparation of weekly and monthly report, preparation of
payment certificate and lesson and exercise on how to use different office formats and many
more. The office works tremendously assisted me to improve my skill on Microsoft office
applications basically MS-excel, make me to have a knowhow about the responsibility of office
engineer, how head offices look after a project and advantage of sub contract.
The office formats and vouchers that keeps in touch with the operation department includes;
 Material requisition form

 Purchase requisition form
 Daily data collection sheet
 Daily activity sheet
 Method statement
 Payment certificate
 Purchase order
 Goods Receiving Note(GRN)
 Goods Issue Voucher(GIV)
 Petty Cash Voucher
 …
5. BENEFITS, PERFORMANCE
AND CHALLENGES

e.1. BENEFITS
Training in such an experienced company and working with youth staffs have offered me so
many benefits. I want to categorize the benefits I got into the following sub groups:
1. Professional benefits
2. Social benefits
3. Behavioral (ethical) benefits
e.1.1. PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS
In this sub group I want to explain the professional benefits that I gained during my stay in the
project. When I say professional, it means regarding to the subject matter of civil engineering. I
want to again categorize this professional benefit into:
a. Practical skills
b. Upgrading theoretical knowledge
a. Practical skills
Black lion kitchen project site offered me tremendous amount of practical skill
regarding current way of construction on substructure. These includes how to
transfer the data on paper in to the ground accurately i.e. setting out, how to
construct isolated footing, re-bar works, related earth works and so many more. In
addition to practical skill I gathered on substructure works, I get access to develop
firm knowhow on current method of construction for different finishing materials
through site visits. These finishing materials include marble, ceramic, plastic tiles,
gypsum, mosaic, cobble stone, armstrong ceiling…

In addition to these I also become familiar with site terminologies and technical
terms used by carpenters, masons, daily labors and other construction work
groups.
b. Upgrading theoretical knowledge
The program, internship, was a good time for me to develop a firm knowledge on
some courses that I have taken in the past. The internship helped me to develop
and improve skill on quantity surveying, different Microsoft applications mainly
Microsoft project and excel. In addition I understand the reason behind each
supervision check points and improved my skill in reading technical drawings.
e.1.2. SOCIAL BENEFITS
Being trained in a company which has a lot of experience, working with people possessing lot of
experience in all aspects of life and getting a chance to work with people from different parts of
the country gives me a lot of social benefits regarding to:
 Improving interpersonal communication

 How to resolve conflicts that arise during work
 How to compromise problems that arise in intrapersonal relationships
 How to explain situations in ways most understands
 …
e.1.3. BEHAVIORAL (ETHICAL) BENEFITS

One of the promises I accept as I get employed in the company as intern was to obey and work in
accordance to the rules and regulations of internship hosting company, Flintstone engineering.
The promise I had enhanced me to improve many work ethics including feeling accountable,
being punctual, keeping working hours and many more.
e.2. PERFORMANCE
I want to examine the performance I had in the project during the internship period in two stages,
which are:
1) Performance in early stages

2) Performance in later stage
1) Performance in early stages
When I say early stage, it doesn’t refer to the progress of the project but the internship
period. At these moments everything was new for me and what I can do was only learning
through practical visits and explanations given by the project staffs. I have also tried to read
through different literatures on what I have learned and practically watched.
2) Performance in later stages
As the internship time goes on, I have started to execute what I learned in the past and
continued to acquire more knowledge. At this stage I have started to work as those permanent
staffs and my performance grows dynamically.
e.3. CHALLENGES

The main challenge that I have faced during the internship time is understanding the site
language and terminologies applied by different work groups. As this being my first experience
at site, I was in trouble to understand the site language and terminologies used by carpenters,
masons, bar-benders and daily labors. I tried to resolve this by translating the terminologies to
their English equivalent and having a lesson about the points with the help of General Forman.
The other point that could be listed as a challenge is adapting and having a resistance to working
environment .A construction site couldn’t be a leveled surface that insists you to move through
and learn technical and practical skills. Despite of such hindering factors, I have tried my best to
gather as many points as possible with great assistance from the labors, both skilled and
unskilled, at the site .

6. Conclusion
The internship period was a lot for me. I have developed my skill in all dimensions i.e.
professional, social and ethical.

7. References
1. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
By Engineer Melaku Assefa Weredework
2. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Lecture Note by Nasir B.
3. MS-PROJECT TUTORIAL
By Brian Culp, Microsoft Certified Trainer
4. AASHTO
5. COMPANY PROFILE
By Flintstone Engineering
6. HR QUARTER REPORT
By Flintstone Engineering, HR Department
7. REVISED FORMATS
By Flintstone Engineering

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This profile includes:

- the mission statement

We the leaders and followers of this business entity as a team shall:

 Ever survive as a business entity that is committed to the creation of excellent

 Create and sustain a combination of individual excellence (manifested in

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 “In competition, individual ambition serves the common good.” We believe in

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 retaining and developing a highly professional management team

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Contract and Marketing Finance Operation HR Administration QMS Administration

Deputy Deputy Deputy

Core process Flow Chart

Planning & Negotiation, Solicitation,

Project Analysis as Progress

Rectify Defects & Yes

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Ato Ismael February 28, 54,433,096.6

Ato Ismael February 28, 48,247,294.1

Tekeze Hydropower Project Abebe

Ministry Ato Endrias

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Ministry Ato Sirak

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Melka Buta Primary School

Agarfa John Baigant

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2. How do I joined the project

On October 4, 2010 I started to work in the geotechnical and material laboratory of

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OPERATION FINANCE ADMINSTRATION

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4.1.1. Supervision Guidelines

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 The bracing of formwork:-The form work must be strong enough to

For Footing pad formwork

 The center point of footing pad is correctly transferred to the ground

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For column formwork

 Center to center distance between columns

4.1.1.4. Back Filling

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Responsibility of site supervisor

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SAND REPLACEMENT METHOD

Volume of sand= Volume of soil

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4.1.1.6. Steel Reinforcement

4.1.1.7. Stone Masonry

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4.1.1.8. Hard Core

4.1.2. Site visit

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4.1.2.1. Wall and ceiling finish.